23 Apr 2019

AFMC-wide virtual hiring fair attracts new talent

The Air Force Materiel Command hosted its first Virtual Hiring Event April 10 to fill more than 400 immediate vacancies across the enterprise footprint. Approximately 30 job offers were made during the event with hiring managers also identifying 60 additional members for subsequent interviews. An additional benefit resulting from the event is the large number of resumes now on hand that are being screened and placed in a repository for future opportunities.

22 Apr 2019

AFRL scientists, engineers to highlight technology advancements at DOD Lab Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory will highlight technology advancements in 13 different research areas in various stages of maturity during the third biennial Department of Defense Lab Day April 25, 2019, in the Pentagon center courtyard.DOD Lab Day is a showcase event to

17 Apr 2019

New software development system saves time, money and benefits warfighter

Software engineers in the 517th Software Engineering Squadron have developed a new workflow system and software development methodology to significantly reduce the time it takes to deliver software to customers.

16 Apr 2019

Air Force Civilian Service seeks talent through virtual hiring events

Air Force Materiel Command, in conjunction with the Air Force Civilian Service’s Talent Acquisition Division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, held an online virtual hiring event April 10 to fill vacancies across the command footprint.

11 Apr 2019

I-WEPTAC delivers third straight year of innovation

Mission Area Working Groups delivered innovative solutions to the Air Force’s top Agile Combat Support challenges at the 3rd Annual Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference outbrief here April 10.

11 Apr 2019

Innovation: Fad or Foundation?

To launch the Air Force Materiel Command Year of Innovation campaign, Air Force Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, AFMC deputy commander, offers his perspectives on innovation and the innovation culture required to research, develop, test, field and sustain Air Force systems and platforms to outpace the adversary.

10 Apr 2019

AFIMSC partners with industry for future success

Operating at the speed of relevance is key to Air Force future success and that’s not possible without partnering with industry. That was the message delivered April 9 by presenters during the annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Industry Day held in conjunction with AFIMSC’s Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference.

9 Apr 2019

Innovative approach by Arnold craftsman makes task faster, less strenuous

It doesn’t slice. It doesn’t dice.It doesn’t have the stain-fighting power to make your whites whiter and your brights brighter. It won’t make you look 10 years younger or give you six-pack abs.It won’t keep your boat with the screen door bottom from sinking.Still, James “Trapper” Landon’s recent invention has been deemed an overwhelming success,

9 Apr 2019

Soothsayers: Software group utilizing tools to predict parts failure

Turns out a crystal ball isn’t necessary for seeing the future. Certainly not in the 402nd Software Maintenance Group where modern software tools are enabling units of the group to predict when an aircraft part will fail before it actually happens. The art is called Preventive Maintenance. The idea: parts wear out, so why wait until they break? The objective: determine the typical lifespan of a part so it can be replaced in a timely fashion.

5 Apr 2019

Proposed partnership between Robins, local community brings innovation to forefront